Consider a recent order from the Wisconsin Supreme Court. SC order No. 2025WI37 will allow Wisconsin lawyers to receive continuing legal education credit for courses in cultural competency and reduction in bias. Taking these courses are, at least for now,
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Perfect and not-so-perfect justice
The recent conviction of Maxwell Anderson for the murder and dismemberment of Sade Robinson is causing me to do something quite rare: write a column praising our legal system. It almost hurts to write this!
Tackling the defense lawyer shortage (A non-update)
One year ago, the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced the creation of an “Attorney Retention and Recruitment Committee” to, according to the announcement, “consider the shortage of lawyers representing criminal defendants.”
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Weighing the consequences of Judge Dugan’s arrest
Much as I would prefer any other topic for my column this month, the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan was the biggest story in local law in, well, forever.
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Mental health and the law
With a lump or two in my throat, I’m going to address one of the most difficult issues in the area of law — the complicated situation of those suffering with mental health conditions who are involved in our legal…
High court shuns truth in advertising
Permit me to fantasize for a moment. Fifteen years ago, our Supreme Court had an opportunity to rule that “truth in advertising” applied to Supreme Court elections. It failed to do so. It also failed to rule to the contrary. Instead,…
Swing and a miss!
The Super Bowl is over. Days are getting longer. The best words in the English language are: “Pitchers and catchers report.” Baseball will soon return!
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Never a dull legal moment in 2024
I’m sorry to report that we’ve lost a true giant in the judiciary and legislature.
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Remembering Judge Frederick P. Kessler
I’m sorry to report that we’ve lost a true giant in the judiciary and legislature.
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Advice to Wisconsin Trial Courts
I now have some advice for Wisconsin trial courts (including court commissioners): Serve at the convenience of the parties and lawyers, not by your own, archaic and sometimes inefficient rules.
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